India’s next red-ball era kicked off in the summer when they faced England in an away tour. Team India passed the test with flying colours as they held the hosts to a 2-2 draw, with a historic win in the final Test at the Oval.
For the first time, Shubman Gill will lead the team on home soil and India will look to win a Test series after more than a year.
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Gill's side are currently third on WTC 2025-27 cycle points table, as they have collected 46.67 PCT from their first five matches.
When is the IND vs WI 1st Test?
The IND vs WI Tests will start with Day 1 of the first Test on October 2, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude with Day 5 on October 6, 2025.
What time does the IND vs WI 1st Test start?
The 1st test between India and West Indies will start at 9:30 am local time.
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What are the session timings for IND vs WI 1st Tests at Ahmedabad?
The daily schedule of play for the IND vs WI 1st Test will feature three sessions.
Here's the precise timings in IST:
| Session | India time (IST) |
|---|---|
| 1st Session | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
| Lunch | 11:30 p.m. – 12:10 p.m. |
| 2nd Session | 12:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. |
| Tea Break | 2:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
| 3rd Session | 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Additionally, an extra 30 minutes may be added each day to ensure all scheduled overs are completed.